Pokémon NO, excitement wanes as user base declines
We suspect that Pokémon GO will continue to perform well enough for Niantic to continue development.
Android
The Honor 8 is announced and you can pre-order it now
It looks like a great device and it’s going to have high end specs, but will have a great price too.
Android N update could drop on Nexus devices August 22nd
Google usually rolls the updates out in waves so your Android N update may not fall until a day or two after.
Russian court rejects Google anti-monopoly appeal
Google has been facing deeper scrutiny in countries like Russia and the European Union for its business practices surrounding Android.
Linux bug could affect 80% of all Android phones
Lookout has discovered a new vulnerability that was found starting in Linux version 3.6, which has been a part of Android since the KitKat days.
Is Google disconnecting from the Nexus name?
Perhaps this is why Samsung has been hard at work on their Tizen OS, to better compete with Google.
Google Duo, another communications app from Google
For video calls on the go, Duo will switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data automatically without dropping your call.
Apteligent report details Android OEM update speeds and crash rates
A recent report found that Motorola was the quickest Android OEM at pushing out the Android 6.0 update.
Is Google working on a unified OS codenamed Fuchsia?
The project is primarily licensed under Apache 2.0 and MIT licensing, and doesn’t seem to have any significant GPL code.
Russian antitrust officials fine Google $6.8 million
A ruling last year found that Google was guilty of showing preferential treatment to its services as they related to Android.
Quadrooter isn’t an issue if you stick with Google Play apps
Side loading apps from third-party apps stores or sharing APK files from one person to another is potential trouble.
[Video] Android Nougat Nexus boot animation leaks
The iPhone rumors are starting to die down and we all pretty much know what that device will look like so what do we do now?
Google’s Stay In The Loop feature is live
All you need to do is a Google search on your name and the widget that mentions Stay In The Loop will be located near the bottom of the page.
Try not crashing into a police car while playing Pokémon GO
…that’s what happened to one Pokémon GO player in Baltimore when he was distracted with throwing Poké Balls.
Gionee M6/M6 Plus officially released with hardware encryption on board
The Gionee M6 and M6 Plus have a slew of security features to make getting to your personal data more difficult.
Pre-orders have started for the BlackBerry DTEK50 Android phone
At the beginning of the month we posted an article on rumors about BlackBerry coming out with three possible devices running Android code named Neon, Argon, and Mercury. Today the device with the code name Neon has shown up on BlackBerry’s website for pre-orders. Neon’s real name turns out to be DTEK50 and it looks very … Read more
Prisma is the new mobile editing craze of the moment
Editing photos on your iPhone or Android device is basically a requirement these days for any social media post. Whether you use Instagram, Twitter, Google+, or Facebook, posting a picture without at least one filter is passé. The latest mobile editing craze is Prisma and admittedly I got on the train using the iOS app. Now … Read more
MESUIT brings Android to your iPhone
If you’re one of the rare users out there that doesn’t hold a loyalty to iOS or Android and like to use both, MESUIT may be for you. Jijia, a Chinese company, has just launched MESUIT which looks like an iPhone battery case but houses much more capability. The case offers expanded battery life, expandable … Read more
Nokia is working on two new high end Android handsets
It looks like Nokia is trying once again to get their devices running Android out on the market. The last time this happened was with the rumored Nokia C1 that never came to be and may never be a thing. But these two new Nokia handsets running Android may take the place of that long … Read more
PROBOX2 EX+ review: Easily stream media from various sources
Cord cutting is becoming more and more popular, and there are a number of devices out there that can stream content from local and online sources. Our PROBOX2 EX+ review takes a look at an Android 5.1 media player with an optional enhanced remote that allows you to stream media from various sources. Read on to find … Read more
Just how far away are those Pokémon on the Nearby map? A YouTuber figured it out
Are you sick of hearing about Pokémon GO yet? If yes, please skip over this and head over to one of our other many wonderful articles. But if you’re like me, you’re still out there running around and letting your inner child make your decisions for you. The game gives you multiple tools to figure out where … Read more
Alcatel Idol 4S $349 with VR headset
Could the era of a more reasonable priced flagship smartphone finally be creeping up on us? ZTE announced the Axon 7 with amazing specs priced at $399USD, which competes with OnePlus’s OnePlus 3 with very similar specs. Now Alcatel is putting up their Alcatel Idol 4s up for pre-order at the affordable price of $349USD … Read more
Gionee M6 promises an encrypted chip for a more secure smartphone
Securing your personal data is becoming a big deal these days and there are many software solutions but the Gionee M6 promises a hardware solution. This news is coming out of China where there had been rumors of a new encrypted chip coming from Gionee. The Gionee M6 and its specs leaked out on Chinese … Read more
Non-Play Store Pokémon GO Android app Droidjacked
Security firm Proofpoint is reporting at least one non-Play Store version of the Pokémon GO Android app has been found to have Droidjack installed. Pokémon GO has become a pretty big hit and people were clamoring to get their hands on it even before it was released. One of the advantages, or disadvantages depending on how you see it, … Read more
Dragon Touch Y88X Plus review: Rough around the edges
Budget Android tablets are usually a hit or miss proposition and the Dragon Touch Y88X Plus missed on several levels. Read on for the full review of the Dragon Touch Y88X Plus. Dragon Touch Y88X Plus Specifications Google Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) 7” IPS Screen 1024×600 Quad Core 4 x 1.3 Ghz 8 GB storage, 512MB … Read more
Dragon Touch X10 review: Decent 10″ Android performance
Android tablets are getting less expensive day by day, and the Dragon Touch X10 offers up decent Android performance for not at lot of money. This tablet is closely related to the Dragon Touch i10X Windows tablet in form. While its not rocking the latest Android version, this tablet still has its uses. Read on … Read more
Missing employees? Fire up Pokémon GO and you might find them
Are you sitting in your office looking through the glass at your kingdom only to find your employees are disappearing? Are lunch hours being extended? Perhaps “smoke breaks” have become more frequent or bathroom runs have increased? If you’re finding your work force has suddenly gone missing in action for extended periods of time, it … Read more
Pokémon GO is out for Android and iOS… You just may not be able to install it quite yet
One of the most anticipated mobile games of the year is almost within reach. After months of beta testing, mostly positive reviews, and plenty of player impatience, Pokémon GO is finally rolling out to Android and iOS users. But you may have to wait just a little longer before you can install it, especially if … Read more